Ponferrada, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

68,736 Population 431/sq mi density

1,703 ft Elevation 519 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$33,493 median income, unemployment

Ponferrada, Spain

At a Glance

Median Income

$33,493

55% below

Avg Temperature

54°F

267 sunny days/yr

Is Ponferrada a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.9 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ponferrada residents earn a median household income of $33,493 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area is home to 251 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Climate & Weather

Ponferrada has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population68,736

Median Age44.9 yrs

Density431/mi²

Foreign Born15.2%

Economy

C+

Median Income$33,493

Per Capita

Unemployment

Poverty

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days267/yr

Rain38.0 in/yr

Elevation1,703 ft

Did You Know?

15.2% of residents are foreign-born.